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As Disney employees staged a walkout Tuesday to protest legislation dubbed by critics the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at the bill’s opponents, saying they are supporting sexual instruction for young kids. “Understand, If you are out protesting this bill you are by definition putting yourself in favor of injecting sexual instruction to 5-,6- and 7-year-old kids,” DeSantis said during a press conference in Pasco County. “I think most people think that’s wrong. I think parents especially think that’s wrong.” The controversial legislation states that “Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” LGBTQ rights organizations say the bill could discriminate against gay and transgender individuals, and cause a chilling effect against students even discussing their LGBTQ families. Previously: Florida’s Ron DeSantis attacks Disney over company’s lobbying against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill More: Florida Legislature passes bill banning transgender women and girls from female sports teams Disney leaders were criticized by some employees for not taking a strong stance against the bill until after it already cleared the Legislature.
